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Places to see in ( Carrickfergus - UK )
Places to see in ( Carrickfergus - UK )
Carrickfergus, colloquially known as Carrick, is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Carrickfergus sits on the north shore of Belfast Lough, 11 miles from Belfast.
Carrickfergus is County Antrim's oldest town and one of the oldest towns in Ireland as a whole. Carrickfergus was the administrative centre for Carrickfergus Borough Council, before this was amalgamated into the Mid and East Antrim District Council in 2015, and forms part of the Belfast Metropolitan Area. Carrickfergus is also a townland of 65 acres, a civil parish and a barony.
The town is the subject of the classic Irish folk song Carrickfergus, a 19th-century translation of an Irish-language song (Do Bhí Bean Uasal) from Munster, which begins with the words, I wish I was in Carrickfergus. The British peerage title of Baron Carrickfergus, which had become extinct in 1883, was bestowed upon Prince William on his wedding day in 2011.
Carrickfergus railway station opened on 1 October 1862. In addition, the northwest of the town is served by Clipperstown railway station, and the east by Downshire railway station. All three stations have regular commuter services to Belfast and Larne. Three historic stations in Carrickfergus, Barn, Eden and Mount, closed in the 1970s.
( Carrickfergus - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Carrickfergus . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Carrickfergus - UK
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Antrim Castle Gardens - County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Antrim Castle Gardens which is also referred to as Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House is considered a historic gem which people will never find anywhere else in Northern Ireland; it is the place that was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund in order to become in the same measure of beauty which we see today.
As much as this location is considered a beautiful green space that one could stroll down to enjoy, it is also considered a historic place which tourists come to visit in order to check the Clotworthy House that is found inside - and which is the reason behind referring to it in the name of the whole place - and at the same time get the chance to visit the Garden Heritage Exhibition in order to know more about the story of Massereene Family.
Antrim Castle, which is located in the same place where the gardens are situated, was also referred to and known as Massereene Castle. The Massereene Castle passed through lots of stages in its development; it was erected in stages between 1613 and 1662, it was destroyed by fire in 1922, and it was finally demolished in the 1970's. In addition to the castle, there was an Italian tower built there in 1887 and a gatehouse which was built in 1818 with twin neo-Tudor towers, with older connecting walls.
People in county Antrim - and in Northern Ireland in general - consider Antrim Castle Gardens a living museum that carries over four centuries of culture and heritage. In these 60-acre gardens, there are some features which you will need to check and which include visiting the Large Parterre, Her Ladyship's Pleasure Garden and Yew Tree Pond. Along the walk in this garden, you will at some point come across the sculpture which is named The Massereene Wolfhound which is considered part of the history of this family that played a great role in bringing this garden to life and giving it the chance to become a historical place until this day.
In order to bring back lots of the things and features which used to make this garden different and take it back to its 17th-century reality, there were lots of things done and a lot of hard work exerted in the major programme that was dedicated to it by the Heritage Lottery Fund that was considered the biggest garden restoration project to be seen in Northern Ireland.
As much as the whole place is mainly about the old restored garden, you will also get the chance to see those new and ornamental gardens during your visit. It is easy to reach this garden and there you will find heritage, you will find education and interpretation, as well as community arts' facilities which you will find them scattered all around Clotworthy House that is part of Antrim Castle Gardens.
There are different events that sometimes take its place in this place and one of these examples is the Christmas event which we even got the chance to attend - it was beautifully different for us as adults as well as for the kids for the different games and other sweets which it managed to serve them ( - we definitely recommend this place for those who are trying to visit a place in county Antrim which will mix between heritage and history as well as the new features and informative things which are all found there.
County Antrim, which is one of the six counties that are found in Northern Ireland, carries several destinations and touristic attractions that people could go to and visit. From the long list that is found out there, we would recommend Bushmills Distillery which is located in Bushmills that is in county Antrim ( Another option is the famous Dark Hedges which is located in Ballymoney in county Antrim as well and which became even more famous after it appeared in the famous Game of Thrones movie series ( Carrickfergus is one destination in county Antrim which we have been to before and which we would recommend as well ( and we would also recommend Carnfunnock Park which is one of the things that we believe should be done in county Antrim - especially if you have kids and want them to enjoy the time along with you - (
There are actually lots of things and places in county Antrim and the suggestions always depend on the place you are residing in and how far you will be from all these different places; always search our channel according to your location and you will definitely find lots of places on it which you could visit and lots of things which you could actually do when it comes to Northern Ireland.
Our trip to Antrim Castle Gardens was all worth it, we enjoyed the mix of history and modernity and that is exactly why we are recommending the place to you all.
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Toome Canal - Toomebridge, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Toomebridge - and Toome Canal are in County Antrim, it was also a filming location for Game of Thrones. The canal leads off into Lough Neagh - which is the largest freshwater lake in Northern Ireland - it is also the largest lake by area in the British Isles with a surface area of 151 square miles. Due to this - it supplies 40% of Northern Ireland's water supply!
Lough Neagh is not just an attraction when it comes to the different places that one should visit in Northern Ireland, but it is also one of Game of Thrones shooting locations which are found in Northern Ireland that made the idea of travelling to Northern Ireland more common among GOT fans (
It is important to pay much attention to Lough Neagh because it is not just the largest freshwater lake in Northern Ireland and the largest lake by area in the British Isles, but it even carries a rank when it comes to the European Union since it is the 15th largest freshwater lake within the EU and is even ranked 31st in the list of largest lakes in Europe.
Lough Neagh is 20 miles away from Belfast which is not a huge distance for people to cross if they are coming to Belfast but will be thinking about heading to Lough Neagh. This lake is 20 miles long and 9 miles wide; it is very shallow around the margins and the average depth in the main body of the lake is about 30 feet.
The interesting thing to know about Lough Neagh is the fact that it actually shares shores with five of the six counties which are found in Northern Ireland, which are Antrim, Down, Armagh, Tyrone, and Londonderry; Fermanagh is the only county that does not share any shores with the lake.
In addition to ranking as the largest freshwater lake and appearing in Game of Thrones movie series, it is important to mention that from the things which are making this lake famous are the different uses which it helps with, such as being a water supply, a navigation point for boats, a place for bird watching especially for those who have an admiration for such a thing, and most importantly being one major industry for fishing for centuries.
Toome Canal in which Game of Thrones was filmed is definitely a good choice to go for when it comes to Lough Neagh because it could provide the person with a panoramic view over the lake and that is exactly how one will get the chance to enjoy the beauty of this place and receive some calmness of mind if that was the main reason behind visiting this place.
The view of the lake is always different, one gets to forget everything happening around and enjoy the calmness of the place and love what nature has to offer. In addition to Lough Neagh in Northern Ireland, there are actually different other lakes which could also be visited and checked for the views they have.
From the lakes which we visited before in Northern Ireland, there is Lough Carra in county Mayo, which is between Ballinrobe, Ballintubber, and Claremorris ( Lough Erne is another important option because it is the second biggest lake system in Northern Ireland and it is located in county Fermanagh ( In addition to these two different ones mentioned, there is also Lough Muckno that is located in county Monaghan in Ireland and which could also be another option for people to discover (
One of the best things about Ireland is the fact that it is the friend of nature; there are different parks, lakes, and places where green areas and water are taking over, giving visitors the chance to enjoy some time away from all the hassle of the city and at the same time give their kids the chance to play around and take their pets for a walk.
Toome Canal is a destination for those who are touring the country for the locations that are related to Game of Thrones movie and it is also a place for those who are trying to discover all the famous important destinations that one should head for when it comes to Northern Ireland - if you happen to be visiting the country but at the same time you are a fan of Game of Thrones then you have succeeded at choosing the best and the most right destination for yourself.
Have you ever been to Toome Canal and enjoyed Lough Neagh before? Then it is now the right time to head and check it. If you have already visited this place before then share your experience with us and tell us about the things you loved the most and those which you might recommend some solutions to solve.
Are you interested to know more facts about Lough Neagh in Northern ireland? Or the River Toome? Or more about Northern Ireland's Loughs - just let us now in the comments below. Hope you enjoy your visit around Antrim and Northern Ireland :-)
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Armed Forces Day | Antrim Castle Gardens | 18 June 2016
Armed Forces Day, 18 June 2016. The day began with a parade through Antrim Town, through the Castle Gardens and on to the Stadium at the Antrim Forum where a Drumhead Service was conducted.
Antrim Castle Gardens 7 july 14
I have not visited the Antrim Castle Grounds for many years, mostly because the park had been allow to fall into a very poor state, it became the hang out for all the local riffraff, it was full of litter and discarded needles and drink bottles, the place stank and it was not a pleasant place to spend time.
However that has now changed, over the last 3 years or so Antrim Council with the help of several Million Pounds of Lottery, have been beavering away to completely restore the grounds.
On Monday this week I wanted some new video footage to try out a new video editing programme I had just installed in my PC, The weather was good so I grabbed my camera and went to the Castle Grounds.
Well I was blown away, I was impressed beyond words, The place was totally transformed, It was spotless, not litter, no bottles, no needles and no riffraff, the place was full of local people putting the park to good use.
The Antrim Council deserve a really big pat on the back they have done a fantastic job, we now have a park to be proud off, it has to be one of the best parks in the country now.
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Clandeyboye O'Neill Inauguration Stone Chair Ulster Museum
We are in the Saints and Scholars section of the Ulster Museum Belfast. This section contains a lot of medieval Irish history/antiquities.
We are here to find and film the ancient Clandeboye O'Neill inauguration Stone chair made from one complete piece of sandstone that probably was originaly quarried from near Cultra Bangor. I believe that this special 'crowning' chair was dug out of the field in 1750 at Castlreagh where we believe that Con O'Neill's Grey Castle stronghold fort/castle was sited. The chair itself is lob-sided and doesn't look very comfortable but it does remain unlike the Tyrone O'Neill 'chair' from Tullaghoge which was smashed up in 1605 by Lord Mountjoy. This curious but very special chair would have held great symbolic resonance to people of the time.
'The Clandeboye O'Neills were a branch of the O'Neills of Tyrone who settled in south Antrim and north Down in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries in what had been the Anglo-Norman earldom of Ulster. The name Clandeboye, or Clann Aodh Buide, refers to their descent from Aodh Buidhe, or Hugh the Yellow-Haired, who died in 1283. Their chair may have been modelled on that at Tullaghogue, on which the O'Neills of Tyrone were inaugurated, and is the only surviving example of its kind. The Clandeboye O'Neills lost their independence with the rest of Gaelic Ulster as a result of the Nine Year's war. But the family survived, and in 1680 Cormac mac Airt Oig O'Neill sponsored the compilation of Leabhar Cloinne Aodha Buidhe, the Book of Clandeboye, a manuscript collection of O'Neill genealogies and praise poems.'
'Con O'Neill, head of the Clandeboye O'Neills, is a fascinating character. He was the last of the great clan to own the massive areas of Upper Clandeboye, Lower Clandeboye and the Great Ards - which stretched from almost Ballymena to Killyleagh and included the whole of north Down and the Ards Peninsula.
Con's lifetime saw the end of old medieval Anglo/Irish Ireland and the emergence of a new modern Ulster with Scotland at the centre of Ulster's development. During his latter years Con moved from his grand castle of Castle Reagh to Ballylenaghan / Knockbracken (around 1608), and then to the lower tip of the Ards Peninsula to the remote townland of Tullycarnan (around 1616). Con died around 1618, and was said to have been buried at the old church of Knockcolumbkille, which was situated in what is now Glenmachan or Garnerville in east Belfast.
Con O'Neill bridge and the Connswater Greenway
Around 1606 when anything that's useful began, Ballyhackamore was acquired by Sir James Hamilton from Con O'Neill. As was Ballymacarrett. The maps which Thomas Raven drew for Hamilton, for both places and many more, are held at North Down Museum. Slightly south, the townland of Ballyrushboy was given by Con O'Neill to Thomas Montgomery, the man who had carried out Con's dramatic jailbreak from Carrickfergus. And slightly further south again, up in the hills that overlook east Belfast, was Con's home castle of Castle Reagh. The castle is long gone now, but the Presbyterian church (first built in 1650) is said to be pretty close to where the castle once was. Today all of this area is urban East Belfast, packed with rows of houses, shops, small businesses, schools, churches and factories. However, not all of the history has gone. Along the Beersbridge Road, tucked in between Elmgrove Primary School and the local Elim Pentecostal Church, still stands Con O'Neill's bridge.
If you do a search on this blog for Con O'Neill you'll find out lots about him, which I'll not repeat here. He gave the river, Connswater its name (which of course is a common Scottish naming form for rivers, ie Conn's Water), which centuries later (1984 to be precise) became the name of the main local shopping centre (or 'mall' for US readers!). Notes on con O' Neill are lifted from the Mark Thompson Blog ( )